Coolant/Antifreeze
Editors Note: Change your coolant annualy to prevent costly corrosion. Always use distilled water, thereby avoiding unwanted mineral deposits in all the wrong places. HOAT – hybrid organic acid technology. Common European coolant used for years by Mercedes and others. Low silicate content compatible with Maserati. Recommended by many, with no known issues. Extended life. Above all, drive your Merak at regular intervals. It is cheap insurance. Your Merak will thank you!
Zerex G-05® Antifreeze / Coolant
Provides long life protection for new Ford and DaimlerChrysler vehicles
- Protection for up to 5 years / 150,000 miles
- Approved by Ford and DaimlerChrysler for use in automotive and diesel engines.
- Utilizes hybrid organic acid technology to minimize inhibitor depletion
- Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula
- Provides protection against liner pitting and corrosion
- Helps prevent rust and corrosion
- Helps prevent hot weather boil-overs and cold weather freeze-ups
- Protects all cooling system metals, including aluminum
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Lower Radiator Hose
Dayco Radiator Coolant Hose – 72393 “Dayco Molded Radiator and By-Pass Hose with knitted reinforcement and all synthetic EPDM rubber construction provides the high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, ozone, coolants, and temperature variations of -40?F (-40?C) to +257?F (+125?C) that are required for OEM hose replacements. The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose. In addition to meeting SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements, this hose is now designed to meet Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684; which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build up of static electric charges.”
Upper Radiator Hose
Editor’s Note: The following hose is a direct replacement with the addition of a hose adapter, 1.75″ to 1.50″ to be installed at the front intermediate metal connector end of the hose for the correct fit [ NAPA Part # 901].
Dayco Curved Radiator Hose – 71727 – [1993-1998 5.2 L Jeep Grand Cherokee]
Dayco Molded Radiator and By-Pass Hoses are designed to provide the high strength and resistance to oil – mud – salt – road debris – ozone – coolants – and temperature variations required for a superior performance replacement hose.